THE BEST FROM OUR SCRIPTURES - 2

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THE BEST FROM OUR SCRIPTURES - 2

 

AASANA (POSTURE)

 

1. The body should be trained to be in a state of motionless for a

prolonged time without discomfort or pain

(Nadabindu Upanishad(3.3.1)

 

2. In Samadhi all senses cease to function and the body remains

motionless like a piece of wood.

(Nadabindu Upanishad (3.3.2)

 

3. The three worlds are conquered by him who has mastered posture.

(Thrishikhibrahmanopanishad, mantra section 52)

 

4. The purification of the body and for attaining success in yoga,

posture is absolutely necessary.

(Rudrayamalantara part (2.24, 38-39)

 

5. Posture helps to make the mind calm.

(Tantrarajantra 27,59)

 

7. By the practice of posture the body becomes disease-free, firm

and efficient. (Grahayamala Chapter 2, P.85)

 

8. Physical movements (mudras) are not helpful in themselves, nor

does concentration alone bring sucess. One who combines

concentration with physical control achieves success and becomes

immortal. (Ishopanishad 9 and 11)

 

9. The yogi should use his body as the lower piece of wood and

pranava (AUM) the upper piece of wood and strike them against each

other until the fire of realisation kindles and he realises the

supreme being. (Shvetashavataropanishad 1.14)

 

10. When the yogi attains a body purified by yoga-fire he becomes

free from decay and disease, his youth is prolonged, and he lives

long. He then experience superior smell, taste, sight, touch and

sound. (Shvetashavataropanishad 2.12)

 

11. Aasana when mastered can destroy all diseases and can even

assimilate poisons. If it is not possible to master all asanas

master only one and be comfortable with it.

(Shadiyopanishad 1.3. 12-13)